Background
Givens, Steven Wendell was born on September 18, 1954 in Mayfield, Kentucky, United States. Son of Jaynes Wendell and Joanne Givens.
Givens, Steven Wendell was born on September 18, 1954 in Mayfield, Kentucky, United States. Son of Jaynes Wendell and Joanne Givens.
Bachelor of Science, Murray State University, 1976; Bachelor of Science, Western New Mexico University, 1996.
Education editor, The Hobbs (New Mexico) Daily News Sun, 1976-1980;
sports editor, area writer, The Duncan (Oklahoma) Banner, 1980-1985;
territorial sales representative, Wm. E. Davis & Sons, Oklahoma City, 1985-1987;
manager, Connie's Mexico Cafe, Wichita, Kansas, 1987-1988;
sports editor, Clovis (New Mexico) Journal, 1988-1990;
education/county government editor, Carlsbad (New Mexico) Current Argus, 1990-1991;
news editor, Las Cruces (New Mexico) Sun News, 1991-1993;
news editor, Rio Grande Gazette, Anthony, Texas, 1993;
economics development planner, committee director, Doña Ana County Economics Development-MVEDA, Las Cruces, since 1994. Board directors The Messenger Advocate Public, Mesilla Park, New Mexico.
Vice president Associated Press Managing Editors, New Mexico, 1992, 93.
Precinct organizer Clinton-Gore Rapid Response Team, Las Cruces, 1992, 96. Member Democratic National Committee, since 1976. District board Yucca county, Boy Scouts American, since 1993.
Advising committee El Paso Community College, since 1993. Member Optimist International (club president 1980-1982, lieutenant governor 1982-1983, governor 1985-1986, Outstanding Distinguished Lieutenant Governor award 1982-1983, New Club Building award 1982-1983).
Married Robyn E. Cockrell, July, 1981 (deceased October 1987). Children: Grant Tyler, Paige. Married D'Lyn C. Ford, April 27, 1991.
